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Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TRIVIA Coron is a town on the island of Busuanga. The area is known for numerous caves where the Philippine balinsasayaw, a rare bird, nests. It’s prized nest - which it makes using its own saliva! - is used to make bird’s nest soup
TOUCHDOWN From the airport, take a shuttle to the town proper (Coron) which costs PHP150 per head. The ride takes 45 minutes to one hour long. Call tel: +63 (928) 408 3105 / (921) 265 2210
BY DAY Go island hopping! Try visiting Siete Pecados - it gets its name from the seven small islets in the area - which is one of the marine sanctuaries of Coron Island
BY NIGHT Coron is a small and quiet town. Best to spend the evening with good food and conversation, enjoying the night air at one of the town’s best-known restaurants, Coron Bistro
SLEEP Stay at Amphibi-ko, which offers some modern amenities, such as Wi-fi access, and a restaurant. info@amphibiko.com, www.amphibiko.webs.com
LOCAL LIFE
Mae Anne Linsangan
travel agent
Best breakfast
Binalot tong dahon (meat, seafood, tomato and egg) from Alvin and Joy, tel: +63 (918) 397 7697
Best night out
There’s always tapsilog at Mang Joe’s Foodtrip near bus terminal, open till 4am
Best dinner
I like Coron Bistro! Order beef tenderloin with pepper sauce with green salad
Best buys
Try the locally processed cashew of Coron. It’s the best, and perfect for pasalubong
Best souvenirs
Coron Galeri’s locally designed t-shirts, postcards, and the Tribu Calamianen CDs
Must-do experience
Try the Coron Island Ultimate Tour. Log on to www.corongaleri.com.ph
Must learn…
Coron people’s trademark expression “abeh” or “abuh” means “wow!”
Insider’s tip
The best travel experience is when you become part of environmental conservation
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